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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,787.34, 552,831.09 and 132,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,787.34, 552,831.09 and 132,008.14 is: 197,886.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,787.34 : 552,831.09 = 132,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,787.34/552,831.09 = 132,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,787.34x = 552,831.09 × 132,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,787.34x = 72,978,203,925.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,978,203,925.07/368,787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,886.96

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